Technical Project Manager

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the system integration of complex projects from planning to delivery. You will bridge technical teams with business stakeholders to ensure on-time, compliant, high-quality results aligned with strategic goals.

The role requires a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background, 5+ years in related fields, and strong communication skills in English; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent training.
• PMP preferred (certification).
• Training in business administration preferred.
• 5+ years experience in rail vehicle, defense, aerospace, automotive or equivalent.
• Experience leading challenging projects in an international environment.
• Team player with excellent social skills, sense of responsibility and assertiveness.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting.
• Structured, goal-oriented, dynamic and loyal personality.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Business fluent in English (required) and German (preferred at least B1 level).
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days.
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1).
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.

Responsibilities

• On-time execution, planning and management of all internal engineering activities of our international projects.
• Implement Customer requirements specification in line with industry standards and regulations.
• Prepare technical specifications, production documents, test plans, type tests, and documentation & training materials.
• Manage the project team including Project Managers, Engineers and Lead Project Engineers.
• Lead customer support and coordinate with the Commercial Project Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Entrepreneurial thinking

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

As aTechnical Project Manager,you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery for the system integration of complex technical projects. You will bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, compliant, with high quality that aligns with our strategic goals.

Key Activities

• On time execution, planning and management of all internal engineering activities of our challenging international projects
• Implementation of the Customer requirements specification in compliance with industry standards, regulations and national requirements
• Responsible for the conceptualization as well as preparation of technical specifications, production documents, test plans, type tests and documentation & training documents.
• Management of the project team, which consists of Project Managers Engineering and Lead Project Engineers for various disciplines.
• Lead in Customer support and communication in close collaboration with the Commercial Project Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent training
• PMP preferred
• Training in business administration preferred
• 5+ years experience in the field of rail vehicle, defense, aerospace, automotive or equivalent
• Experience in leading challenging projects in an international environment
• Team player with excellent social skills, sense of responsibility and assertiveness
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
• Structured, goal-oriented, dynamic and loyal personality
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Business fluent in English (required) and German (preferred at least B1 level)
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance